Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To raise, manage and invest private support for the benefit of CU.

Vision

As a valued and trusted partner, the University of Colorado Foundation generates the private support needed in perpetuity for CU to achieve international preeminence as a public research university. Our donors enable CU to reach its full potential to transform lives world-wide through education, research, clinical care and community service.

Values

Passion for CU

• We are deeply committed to CU’s mission.
• We take great pride in CU’s accomplishments and contributions.

People are our greatest asset

• We treat each other with respect and dignity.
• We value teamwork and collaboration.
• We recognize the contributions of one another.
• We reward exceptional performance.

Professionalism

• We are capable, effective and efficient.
• We are customer-service and results-oriented.
• We aspire to excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.

Integrity

• We conduct business in an ethical manner.
• We are open and honest.
• We are accountable to CU, our donors and alumni.

History

Established in 1967, the University of Colorado Foundation is a privately governed nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support the University of Colorado. Today, the Foundation manages an endowment that exceeds $430 million and has total assets of more than $717 million.

The Foundation does not make grants to other organizations or individuals.